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YE51 UDU

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,758 mi
Last recorded94,758 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 UDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 94,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 94,741 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside sill/body corroded

offside sill/body corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 91,198 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 91,198 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2017 91,003 miles

All doors rusty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Patches of corrosion underfloor

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 91,003 miles

All doors rusty

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Patches of corrosion underfloor

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 90,976 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill, not seam welded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill, not seam welded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2017 90,459 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 90,459 miles

Central Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Central Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bracket broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,375 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 88,375 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped brake hose (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 85,790 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 82,691 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 79,009 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 76,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight stifness in n/s/f top suspension mounting

Fail 7 Feb 2012 76,599 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light illuminated

slight stifness in n/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 3 Feb 2011 72,986 miles

both rear brake discs are pitted and corroded

n/s inner drive shaft boot is insecure

powersteering pipes are corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2011 72,986 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake discs are pitted and corroded

n/s inner drive shaft boot is insecure

powersteering pipes are corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 69,848 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2010

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,770 miles

both front inner cv joint gaitors split

Pass 16 Jan 2008 64,093 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 60,960 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 60,960 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 57,209 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 57,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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YE51 UDU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 110,245 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE51 UDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YE51 UDU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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